Terry Burn's Discussions

I was relating a tale about my Mango to fellow velo riders last weekend- they thought it might be of interest to BC readers.Not long after I got the Mango in 2013, I, along with the other 2 Mango…Continue

Off to Straddie late next week with some friends, some of whom are taking bikes. Thought I might make it a mini cycle tour by riding to Cleveland on my touring bike, then on the ferry.Camping at…Continue

New York City Cycling thoughts.After a week in New York and doing quite a bit of cycling, I thought I would put down some thoughts on my experiences.Pros*easy to get around by bike*Citibike is great,…Continue

So I'm off to New York and a few days in Washington next month to visit my son. He will still be at work, so I will be playing the tourist by day and catching up in the evenings with my son and his…Continue

"It actually gets used almost daily, pretty much if it is only me going somewhere, I go via the bike- normally the ebike for it's ease of use.
The Financial controller has just said replace it, most retirees buy flashy cars or caravans-…"

"Well my 2012 Gazelle Innergy XT motor seems to have died- made very loud and crunchy noises last night in all power modes, fortunately only 500m from home. I suspect my XT, original motor, is possibly the longest lasting one in Brisbane!
Anyway,…"

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?

Commuting, Road Cycling, Touring

Where in Brisbane do you live ?

Carseldine

Tell us about your bikes

Mango Velomobile
Vivente World Randdoneur
Greenspeed GT3 trike

About Me :

Was an Air Traffic Controller at Brisbane Airport, sometimes rode to work, now retired and riding at much more gentlemanly hours!. Love doing short tours when able, dreams of doing Raid Pyrenean and other rides in France and europe generally.
Would love to see some serious commuting bikeways from the Northside to Chermside and the city because at the moment it's crap!

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Thought I would write a little Melvyn like report on the GVBR 2014 which I just completed last weekend.

The route this year started in Albury NSW and finished in Lilydale Vic. It went through the NE of Victoria, where there is the high country , snowfields, beautiful valleys, wineries and generally beautiful bucolic scenery abounds.

Unfortunately this years ride was marred by the death of a 65yo rider who clipped a wheel and fell under a passing truck about…

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I left more details about me and my bike with as a comment under the pic I added, but I would love to try some trikes before buying one, as I am not sure what I will or won't be able to do. Do the petals have straps to keep your feet in place? Does my height matter given that I am only 5'3?

<quote: I have been looking at the Scorpion FX and FS, I have a couple of Greenspeed trikes, one of which my daughter rides occasionally. She is finding the mesh seat a bit uncomfortable-I was wondering if a hardshell seat would be more comfortable for her-do your Scorpions have hardshell seats and if so how do you find them for comfort? HP Velotechnik make a fantastic product-have you been happy with them?>

Hello Terry and thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to seeing other 'bents in Brisbane. Regards the Greenspeed mesh seat...we do have mesh seats on our Scorpions but I don't know if they are anything like the Greenspeed seats. Our seats do act something like bucket seats because of the stretch of the material. I have built a "hard shell" seat for my trike so can offer some thoughts on it. A hard seat doesn't "grip" your bottom and back like a bucket type seat. Therefore you don't feel as secure on it but you can shift your weight around more easily and quickly for cornering. A hardshell is also "hard" so is less comfortable than a mesh unless well contoured. Your daughter might be experiencing the dreaded "recum-butt" which lessens with experience. Ask her where the seat is uncomfortable and see if that offers any clues. On the other hand all chair/seats are very individualistic. You might try making pads for the seat that can be adjusted or shifted around till they are comfortable.